How far is Lawrenceburg, TN from Gatlinburg, TN?
The driving distance from Lawrenceburg, TN to Gatlinburg, TN is about 294.9 miles (474.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 217.5 miles (350.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 38m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lawrenceburg and Gatlinburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrenceburg and Gatlinburg.
-
1
Start on the route
38 m · 11 sec
-
2
Turn right onto North Military Avenue
35 m · 11 sec · North Military Avenue
-
3
Turn left onto East Gaines Street
1268 ft · 33 sec · East Gaines Street
-
4
Turn left onto North Locust Avenue
3.6 mi · 4 min · North Locust Avenue
-
5
Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
10.8 mi · 12 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
-
6
Continue on Lawrenceburg Highway
30.5 mi · 35 min · Lawrenceburg Highway
-
7
Take the exit left
1845 ft · 45 sec
-
8
Merge slight left
12.1 mi · 13 min
-
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 840: Memphis, Knoxville
1120 ft · 17 sec
-
10
Keep slight right to continue on 840: Knoxville, Murfreesboro
2889 ft · 42 sec
-
11
Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
45 mi · 48 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
-
12
Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Knoxville, Lebanon
1.2 km · 2 min
-
13
Merge slight left
149.1 mi · 2 hr 42 min
-
14
Keep slight left
2.9 mi · 4 min
-
15
Take the exit slight right toward Convention Center, East Tennessee History Center, Museum of Art
2116 ft · 28 sec
-
16
Keep slight left to continue on Convention Center, East Tennessee History Center, Museum of Art
2403 ft · 56 sec
-
17
Continue on Henley Street
1 km · 1 min · Henley Street
-
18
Continue on Chapman Highway
22.1 mi · 26 min · Chapman Highway
-
19
Continue on West Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
-
20
Turn right onto Forks of the River Parkway
3212 ft · 46 sec · Forks of the River Parkway
-
21
Turn right onto Parkway
7.1 mi · 12 min · Parkway
-
22
Continue on Gatlinburg Spur Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · Gatlinburg Spur Road
-
23
Continue on Parkway
1.2 mi · 4 min · Parkway
-
24
Turn right
124 m · 30 sec
-
25
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lawrenceburg and Gatlinburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40 East
Merge slight left
149 mi · 02h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Lawrenceburg and Sunny near Gatlinburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lawrenceburg to Gatlinburg?
The road trip is about 294.9 miles (474.6 km) and usually takes 05h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Baxter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.3 miles from Lawrenceburg and 147.6 miles from Gatlinburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 217.5 miles (350.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.64 one way or $81.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lawrenceburg and Gatlinburg, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lawrenceburg and Sunny near Gatlinburg.
Stop Ideas Near Baxter
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Baxter.
Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lawrenceburg and Gatlinburg. Straight-line distance: 217.54 mi (350.09 km).
#1 Lawrenceburg
City in Indiana, USA
| Population | 11,066 |
| Coordinates | 35.2423000, -87.3347400 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gatlinburg
Resort city in Sevier County, Tennessee
| Population | 3,779 |
| Coordinates | 35.7145300, -83.5118900 |
| Altitude | 394 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gatlinburg (-83.51189, 35.71453)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 475 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.90 | $40.64 | $81.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $45.44 | $90.88 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $49.70 | $99.39 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $62.48 | $124.96 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
Prices in Tennessee · Oct 15, 2026